GRANVILLE ISLAND PUBLISHING Books That Make a Difference 2019 CATALOGUE 2 | Granville Island Publishing 2019 Prostate Cancer Strikes Navigating the Storm Gogs Gagnon AT AGE 57, GOGS GAGNON became one of millions of men diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes. After his surgery and recovery, he decided to share his story to inspire others to advocate for their health and learn from his experiences. Prostate cancer hits at the very core of manhood, and Gogs, in this deeply personal account, reveals intimate details that everyone impacted by the disease — man or woman — needs to know. A native of New Westminster, Gogs Gagnon followed an early passion for computers by becoming a programmer and independent technology consultant. In the course of his career, he has developed software for Apple, IBM, and the government of British Columbia where he was lead programmer analyst and data architect. Now, in addition to promoting prostate cancer health, Gogs devotes much of his time to writing. His next book is a coming-of-age memoir set in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia during the 1970s. The father of three children, Gogs lives with his wife and their two dogs in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Health & Fitness / Cancer / Patient Rights Held Worldwide Softcover ISBN: 978-1-926991-94-8 “Prostate Cancer Strikes is an easy read and I particularly like his 5.25 x 8 in. — 182 pages jocular references to science fiction and general writing $18.95 CDN / $17.95 USD style. Gogs gets into the nitty-gritty of diagnosis and E-book treatment and acknowledges what he should have done ISBN: 978-1-926991-97-9 3 | differently, which is helpful for the reader.” $9.99 CDN/USD Publication date Jan 15, 2019 —Tom Pickles, MB MD MRCP FRCPC Radiation oncologist, BC Cancer Agency, UBC professor, Co-author of bestseller The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer Granville Island Publishing 2019 Mariposa Intersections Bruno Huber Mariposa Intersections is the love story of Raoul and Gabriela, two young idealists from different social strata who find themselves at opposite ends of a defining cause, which is the Mexican Utilities proposal of a nuclear power plant on Lago Patzcuaro in Michoacan, Mexico. It is also the story of a group of international individuals who, like the Monarch butterflies, are drawn together to form an organism that is bigger then the sum of its parts. Their common cause unites them for a short but intense time. Together they fight the proposed nuke plant in this historic region in the center of Mexico. It’s a universal story about the fight for the preservation of a way of life and the environment against the insatiable appetite for money, jobs and the need for electricity. Bruno Huber was born and raised in Zürich, Switzerland. He immigrated and settled in Canada, first in Nelson, BC and then in 1990 he moved to Granthams Landing, Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast near Vancouver, BC. He is the winner of the Höhnharter Prize for Literature with a subsequent book of short stories published by Ullstein GmbH. He was the owner of Coast Books in Gibsons from 1990 to 1995. He was also the owner of a French Restaurant in Vancouver’s Westend from 2010 to 2012. Fiction He’s been a film technichian for 25 years. You can see his blog Rights Held Worldwide at: brunospointofview.com Softcover ISBN: 978-1-926991-92-4 6 x 9 in. — 224 pages $19.95 CDN $17.95 USD If you’ve ever wanted to get “beyond the beach” in Mexico, then E-book Mariposa Intersections is for you. This political action story is high- ISBN: 978-1-926991-93-1 4| $9.99 CDN/USD stakes, provocative and absolutely current. Thought-provoking, heartfelt — a great vacation read. It weaves together the lives of people from all over the world who meet by accident and become friends and more, as they fight to protect the fragile beauty of a place they love. — Maureen McKeon screenwriter for award-winning TV series Street Legal, Traders, Bliss, and The Associates Granville Island Publishing 2019 A Promise on the Horizon Ann Pearson 1811: the apex of Napoleon’s empire. Two French travellers meet en route to Italy — he playing truant from his official responsibilities, she bent on escaping her empty life. Initially hostile, they discover unexpected affinities when their paths cross again. She opens his mind to the possibility of a woman as equal and friend; he urges her to defy convention and pursue her heart’s desire. The novel explores the impact of Italy’s landscapes and culture on two very different personalities — the one torn between ambition and freedom, the other seeking a new life but still enmeshed in the past. Their inner conflicts are echoed among the Italians they encounter, some supporting others resisting Napoleon’s attempt to modernize their backward land. Based on episodes in the youth of the French writer Stendhal, the novel uses his Italian diary as the frame, interweaving it with fictional events and characters to create a nuanced portrayal of the Napoleonic era. Ann Pearson grew up in Suffolk, England, did an Honours degree in French at the University of London before moving to Vancouver where she completed a Ph. D in French literature. Subsequently, she taught French for a number of years before joining the Arts One programme at the University of British Columbia. When she is not at her desk, she is happiest in muddy jeans and wild hair tending Novel her garden, or pursuing Stendhal and other characters down the Rights Held Worldwide byways of Europe in the company of her historian partner, Allan. She is currently working on a second Napoleonic era novel, set in Softcover ISBN: 978-1-926991--01-8 Cornwall this time. 6 x 9 in. — 288 pages $24.95 CDN / $22.95 USD E-book ISBN: 978-1-926991-02-5 5 | $9.99 CDN/USD Publication date June 15, 2019 Granville Island Publishing 2019 Tuesdays with Jack A grandmother’s love and a little boy’s brilliance Pauline Daniel “Come on Jack. It’s time to clean up . .” “I hear you. I’m not listening.” Jack, age 4 Tuesdays with Jack is a heartwarming memoir of introspection and observation, a humorous look into a family with the kind of enchanting moments and unflinching devotion, blended with mess and exhaustion, that we can all relate to. Jack’s batteries are running out in his head. But only for songs. Through the inventive eyes of this little boy and his grandmother, we are given insight into their world together, with the fun and wonderment of two lives that are full of beautiful instants, floppy bits, and intimate scenes that make your heart stop. This is the story of Buba and Jack making whipped cream and making magic, a captivating chronicle permeated by intense love that can only be given by a grandmother. In addition to being a first-time author, Pauline Daniel is the owner of Coaching Connections, a life-coaching practice serving women. She calls herself the How to Follow Your Heart Coach, which is the way she lives her life. Pauline and her husband Jim live in a small mountain town in southeast British Columbia. Jack and his family live nearby. Memoir Rights Held Worldwide Pauline discovered she was spending “quality time” with Jack in Softcover a way that she hadn’t done with her son. Freed from the anxiety ISBN: 978-1-926991-82-5 5.5 x 8.5 in. — 144 pages of constant parenting, she felt as if her appreciation of precious $18.95 CDN/USD moments was heightened . a nice little book, modest but true. E-book ISBN: 978-1-926991-90-0 — Alan Twigg 6| $9.99 CDN/USD BC BookWorld I suspect you are not the only one who adores Jack. It seems that we all do. He is quite remarkable. — Deidre Wallace Relationship therapist and teacher in the UK Granville Island Publishing 2019 A Cozy Life with Hygge Pia Edberg PIA EDBERG A With several hygge books available on the market, this is the revised version of The Cozy Life that started it all. cozy life In today’s world, we’re constantly rushing from one thing to with the next and struggling with information overload. We’re more disconnected from ourselves and our loved ones than ever before. Rediscover the joy of the simple things by learning about the hygge cultural phenomenon of hygge and the secret as to why Denmark is consistently rated the happiest country in the world. Embrace the little things and take simplicity and minimalism up a notch. This charming little book, filled with hand-drawn illustrations, will inspire you to slow down and enjoy life’s cozy moments. Pia Edberg is an author and artist. With a passion for human nature, she has spent over fifteen years studying personal development and has worked in human resources in the film and animation industries for the past ten years. Pia wants to dedicate her time to sharing what she’s learned while inspiring others through her works. Pia was born in Denmark and currently lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada. To learn more, visit www.piaedberg.com Among the many books on Hygge published during the past several years, this book is highly popular for its practical content based on the author’s personal experiences. It is full of ideas that are worth trying right now, especially for Japanese readers who are not good at “taking a break.” Self-Help Rights Held Worldwide — Sunmark Publishing, Inc.